Top 5 German dishes!
Germany has many famous characteristics that it is known for, including culture, beer, palaces, cars and also food. In this article, we will be giving you the top five must try Germany dishes, specifically in Berlin.
1. Currywurst
One cannot go to Germany and not try this dish. It is believed that back in the days, the local Herta Heuwer mixed together ketchup, Worcester sauce and curry powder, which led to the birth of currywurst. One of the top places recommended to eat the traditional currywurst in Berlin, is Konnopke’s Imbiss.
2. Schnitzel Holstein
The famous schnitzel commenced back in the 19th century. This consists of breaded fried meat and normally topped with anchovies, capers and a fried egg. It is not the healthiest, but it is delicious and also a must try dish in Germany. Most of the locals recommend Borchardt, Berlin to taste the authentic schnitzel.
3. Königsberger Klopse
Meat balls in mouthwatering creamy sauce, made up of a mixture of capers, lemon and cream. This particular dish comes from the Prussian city and is normally served with potatoes or rice, depends on your liking. One of the top recommended restaurants to eat the Königsberger Klopse in at Max und Moritz.
4. Eisbein
This dish is for the carnivores and meat lovers. The Eisbein is the pork knuckle and is normally cooked for several hours to truly get a juicy, tender and full of flavour dish. Many restaurants offer this amazing dish, however, you can also find it at Max und Moritz or even at Zur Letzten Instanz, which is the oldest restaurant in Berlin.
5. Berliner/Pfannkuchen
This is for the for those with a sweet tooth. The famous and delicious German donuts can be found in many places around Berlin and they are truly loved by everyone. One can find some of the finest donuts in the city at Bäckerei Siebert. Furthermore, the Berliners also have a tradition that on NYE, they fill one of the donuts with mustard and a lucky recipient that randomly gets it, is supposed to have good luck for the year.
